Manage Recent Media Settings in Windows 11 Media Player
You manage recent media settings in Windows 11 Media Player to control what playback history appears on its Home screen.
Windows 11 Media Player is the built-in application on your PC for playing music, videos, and photos. It automatically keeps a record of recently played items, offering quick access for convenience.
If you share your computer, you might want to disable the “Remember Recent Media” setting to maintain your privacy. This action will clear your playback history from the Home page, preventing others from seeing what you’ve watched or listened to.
To manage recent media settings, open the Media Player app and click the Settings button. Scroll to the Privacy section and toggle “Remember recent media” to Off to hide your playback history.
How to hide your recent media history
You can turn this feature off directly within the app settings. You don’t need admin privileges for these steps.
- Click the Settings button located on the left sidebar of the app.
On the Settings page, scroll down until you see the Privacy section. Find the switch labeled Remember recent media and toggle it to the Off position.
That’s all you need to do to hide your recently opened items.
Summary
Managing the “Remember Recent Media” setting is a quick way to keep your media activity private. By following these steps, you can stop the Media Player app from showing your past files on the Home page. This setting gives you more control over your privacy as you use your computer.
How to hide your recent media history
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